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Marxist and feminists· Marxists & feminists have a negative perspective on childhood.· They believe childhood is an artificial period where dependency and forms of oppression occur.· They also argue that age patriarchy is present in the differential distributions of power, work, violence and rewards within the family.· Have a strong view that children shouldn't be protected from the realities of life involving both deaths and wars.…read more

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Functionalists· Have a positive view on childhood and don't believe that childhood is changing.· They argue that children are innocent and need protection which is why they are banned from adult places and taking part in adult activities.· Say resources that are spent on children such as toys are all specialised for their own needs.· Argue that children have their own self contained culture.· Believe their is a complexity of society which requires a long period of socialisation such as school, colleges and if a child wishes to go onto university.…read more

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New right· Have a negative view on childhood and believe that the concept is dying out.· The new right hate the fact childhood is changing.· They argue that children are less sheltered due to the impacts of the media, TV and the internet.· Argue that children are undisciplined and lack respect for adults and authorities such as their parents and police.· Believe that children are becoming parents at such a young age when their just children themselves.…read more

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Libertarians· Have a positive view on childhood.· Argue that children make a workable and sustainable contribution to their families.· Children are listened to in allegations of abuse and have a right to be listened to such as when their parents are contemplating on getting a divorce.· Children's interests are and should be put first in custody and adoption cases.· Children share same TV, clothes and foods as adults do.…read more